Group Events are a great way to build team camaraderie and to learn something new together in a safe, collaborative environment. Make your next event a memorable experience for everyone trying out the best sport on ice!
We are a non-profit curling club, geared toward providing the most enjoyable curling experience for those new to the sport, supporting both recreational and semi-competitive leagues, as well as developing some of the most elite and competitive curlers in the world!
Curling is a lifetime sport and the Granite Curling Club has active members as young as 7 and as old as 90! We have several adaptive methods that allow those of any physical ability to participate. Curling is for everyone!
We are so excited you've considered curling for your next event! Curling is the best way to build team camaraderie!
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Please note:
- We have very limited weekend availability, please check our Weekend Calendar for dates!
- You may book rentals up to 120 days in advance.
- We will do our best to accommodate rentals less than 14 days in advance, depending on instructor availability. Please send an email. with the number of people and date you're hoping for, and we will see what we can do!
- Spaces that are already full or outside the booking period will not appear in the calendar on the booking page.
- Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable down payment, you will receive an automated confirmation.
- If you have any special timing needs or requests, please drop us an email! While we do have limitations on when we're able to welcome groups to our club, we would love to try to find a specialized plan that would work for you!
Group Event Options
- Choose your group size (groups of 8-40 people in one session)
- Choose between 2 or 3 hours of on-ice time including both instruction and gameplay
- All bookings include an hour after in our large event space (the "warm room") to relax, and enjoy food and drink that you bring with you
- A refillable water bottle with lid.
- Clean, flat shoes with rubber soles with NO METAL (clean Converse or similar shoes are ideal). NO heels, flip flops, boots, or sandals.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. It is difficult to curl in tight jeans.
- Dress in layers with a light jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt. Initially, it will be chilly on the ice, but may get quite warm once you start playing. The air temperature is usually between 40 and 42 degrees.
- We strongly recommend that all individuals wear head protection.
- Impact head guards
- Properly fitting bicycle, skateboard, ski, snowboard, or hockey helmets
- Curlers under 18 years of age must have two agreements signed by a parent or guardian before going on the ice. See the Waivers section for details.
- All participants 14 years of age and younger are required to bring and wear a helmet while on the ice. Please see the section on appropriate head protection above.
- An adult supervisor from the group must accompany youth under 14 on the ice at all times.
- Groups comprised of 4+ children under 14 must have a non-curling adult from the group on the ice at all times for supervisory purposes.
- Children under 7 are not allowed on the ice or in the ice area.
- Where are you located?
- What can I expect during the event?
- What is your reservation policy?
- What if more or fewer people show up than we planned?
- When is the club available for an event?
- Does this include food or drink?
- Are there tables and chairs?
- How do I learn more about curling?
- I have a question that wasn't answered above!
- Cancellations – Group events can be self-cancelled through our booking system. $250 or $300 of your payment is non-refundable, but the entire amount can be used toward a new date within the same season, we do not allow credit to carry over to the next season.
- Rescheduled Events – Group events can be rescheduled through our booking system. The existing payment can be used toward the new event booking. Payment is considered to be forfeit if the event is not rescheduled to occur before the end of the season, and is up to the client to determine an available date. A curling season runs from September - June.
- Additional Participants – Additional participants can be added as space is available
- Participant Reductions - Reductions can be made to your party size with more than 14 days notice, but incur a $100 reduction fee.
- You can see a list of all available dates on our booking page.
- We have an extremely limited number of weekend event times. Availability is limited due to high demand and other events at the club, please check the booking system for the latest availability!
- Check us out on King 5!
- This is a great 2-minute curling explanation
- Sweeping and the physics of curling
- How curling stones are made
- Full curling game in under 5 Minutes
Larger Group?
We would love to host your larger group! We have a format that can handle groups up to 80. For pricing or more information, send us an email and ask us about large groups!
Gift Certificates
Curling is the BEST gift anyone can give! Gift certificates offer flexibility in scheduling and are a great way to show you care. Purchase a gift certificate here to show them you're an amazing gift giver!
Key Information
Group Event Rates
| Group size | Quantity to book |
2-hour event (weekday) |
3-hour event (weekday) |
2-hour event (weekend) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-8 curlers | 1 spot | $550 | $650 | $600 |
| 9-16 curlers | 2 spots | $1,100 | $1,300 | $1,200 |
| 17-24 curlers | 3 spots | $1,650 | $1,950 | $1,800 |
| 25-32 curlers | 4 spots | $2,200 | $2,600 | $2,400 |
| 33-40 curlers | 5 spots | $2,750 | $3,250 | $3,000 |
Waivers
All curling participants are required to fill out a waiver. You can review and submit the participation waiver by pressing the Waivermaster button below. A link to the online waiver will also be sent along with the booking confirmation and reminder emails.
For all curlers under 18, a parent or guardian must also accept the Concussion information form in addition to the participation waiver above.
If a parent or guardian is not attending, both waivers must be printed and signed and sent with the junior curler.
Printable Participation Waiver
Printable Concussion Information Form
What to Bring
Head Protection
We do our very best to instruct everyone how to curl safely, but ice is slippery and accidents can and do happen. We encourage everyone to wear head protection, and it is required for any participant under the age of 14. Examples of acceptable head protection include:
There are others which can also work, and the Group Events Coordinator will have the discretion to approve or reject adequacy of head protection. Please contact the Group Events Coordinator with any questions.
Age Restrictions
Under 18
Under 14
For children who fall in love with curling, please consider joining our Junior Learn to Curl program.
Under 7
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
Our street address is: 1440 North 128th Street, Seattle, WA 98133
Our Map & Directions page has full information.
What can I expect during the event?
Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled ice time to check in with the host, sign waivers, and get fitted with all the equipment you will need to curl!
– Welcome from Club, education, safety talk
– On-ice instruction with a qualified curling instructor
– Gameplay
– More fun than you could imagine!
What is your reservation policy?
Cancellations or Modifications
Your payment includes a non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit of $250 or $300 per reserved sheet. This is 50% of the sheet cost for Group Events on weekdays and weekends respectively.
Up to 14 days in advance of the rental date:
For any changes needed less than 14 calendar days in advance, the reservation fee is completely non-refundable. Please send us an email for late changes.
What if more or fewer people show up than we planned?
You are charged a flat rate for your reserved group event or lesson. If fewer people than expected show up, your rate cannot be adjusted, as staff are already in place.
For those just watching and not curling, there is space available to watch. However, swapping of players during the session is not permitted under any circumstances. Spectators in excess may be charged an additional $30/spectator fee at the host's discretion.
To keep everyone on the ice safe, we do ask that everyone be on-time. For arrivals more than 30 minutes after the start time, we will not be able to offer additional catch-up instruction and you will be directed to our spectator area.
When is the club available for an event?
During the time our ice is in from mid-September through June, we set aside certain times for group events. These times are not flexible as they are scheduled around ice maintenance, competitive practice ice, and club member leagues.
Does this include food or drink?
We are not able to provide any catering or bar service for group events at this time.
Your rental includes a large table with ample seating upstairs in our spectator area called the “warm room.” During your event, you have full access to this area, and there is plenty of room for food or drink.
The group event time is a 3.5-hour event on the ice, with a 15-minute break built in to warm up and have a hearty snack. Unfortunately, we cannot extend the ice time past the rental period. However, if you’d like to have a longer break in that 3.5-hour time block and enjoy a meal during your event, please just let the host know.
We are also pleased to offer our warm room to be rented after your event for $100/hour. This is a great way to relax and enjoy some laughs with your group!
If you would like to bring alcoholic beverages, you must purchase a Banquet Permit from the State Liquor Control Board. Please let us know before your event if you will be purchasing one and bring your signed permit with you to display inside the curling club. Alcoholic beverages are only permitted in the 2nd level club area. Please use extreme caution any time you consume alcohol before or during the event, the ice is quite slippery, and we recommend alcohol be consumed after your event.
Purchase a Banquet Permit on the licensing board website (search for "banquet permit").
Are there tables and chairs?
Yes. Each sheet rental comes with a large table that seats up to 8 in the 2nd level club area. Additional tables and chairs can be set up to accommodate additional attendees or catering with advance notice.
How do I learn more about curling?
I have a question that wasn't answered above!
Group events at Granite Curling Club are very popular and we welcome you to our club to learn the sport. Due to club hours, email is the fastest way to contact the Group Events Team at groupevents@curlingseattle.org. We will respond promptly and provide any help needed regarding your curling experience!
We look forward to hosting your next outing for a great time on the ice. Good curling!